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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 153.99 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 153.99 and 91.98 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 153.99 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/153.99 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 153.99 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 14,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,164.00/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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