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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 182.36 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 182.36 and 60.76 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 182.36 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/182.36 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 182.36 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 11,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,080.19/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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