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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.93, 182.91 and 89.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.93, 182.91 and 89.47 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.93 : 182.91 = 89.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.93/182.91 = 89.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.93x = 182.91 × 89.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.93x = 16,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,364.96/121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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