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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.01, 166.99 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.01, 166.99 and 65.75 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.01 : 166.99 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.01/166.99 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.01x = 166.99 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.01x = 10,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,978.92/121.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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