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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 197.69 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 197.69 and 91.35 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 197.69 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/197.69 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 197.69 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 18,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,058.52/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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