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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.06, 171 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.06, 171 and 91.12 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.06 : 171 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.06/171 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.06x = 171 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.06x = 15,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,581.52/114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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