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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 182.64 and 75.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 182.64 and 75.95 is: 113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 182.64 = 75.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/182.64 = 75.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 182.64 × 75.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 13,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,871.51/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.93

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