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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 182.54 and 60.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 182.54 and 60.84 is: 91.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 182.54 = 60.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/182.54 = 60.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 182.54 × 60.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 11,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,105.73/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.21

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