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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 198.20 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 198.20 and 91.66 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 198.20 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/198.20 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 198.20 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 18,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167.01/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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