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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 181.64 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 181.64 and 93.24 is: 139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 181.64 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/181.64 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 181.64 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 16,936.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,936.35/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.94

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