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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.50, 164.91 and 67.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.50, 164.91 and 67.75 is: 93.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.50 : 164.91 = 67.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.50/164.91 = 67.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.50x = 164.91 × 67.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.50x = 11,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,172.65/119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.50

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