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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 183.04 and 67.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 183.04 and 67.91 is: 101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 183.04 = 67.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/183.04 = 67.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 183.04 × 67.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 12,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,430.25/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.91

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