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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 167.96 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 167.96 and 94.19 is: 129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 167.96 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/167.96 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 167.96 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 15,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,819.55/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.76

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