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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 198.91 and 67.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 198.91 and 67.69 is: 101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 198.91 = 67.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/198.91 = 67.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 198.91 × 67.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 13,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464.22/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.42

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