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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.67, 167.98 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.67, 167.98 and 93.61 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.67 : 167.98 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.67/167.98 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.67x = 167.98 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.67x = 15,723.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723.30/121.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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