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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.54, 181.97 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.54, 181.97 and 94.54 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.54 : 181.97 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.54/181.97 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.54x = 181.97 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.54x = 17,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202.06/121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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