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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 181.66 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 181.66 and 92.04 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 181.66 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/181.66 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 181.66 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 16,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,719.99/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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