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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 182.93 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 182.93 and 91.44 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 182.93 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/182.93 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 182.93 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 16,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,726.66/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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