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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 181.61 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 181.61 and 75.47 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 181.61 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/181.61 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 181.61 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 13,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,705.10/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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