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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.02, 164 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.02, 164 and 91.08 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.02 : 164 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.02/164 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.02x = 164 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.02x = 14,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937.12/119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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