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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.05, 186.04 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.05, 186.04 and 91.52 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.05 : 186.04 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.05/186.04 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.05x = 186.04 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.05x = 17,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026.38/124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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