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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 167.10 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 167.10 and 91.77 is: 126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 167.10 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/167.10 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 167.10 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 15,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333.47/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.80

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