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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.19, 183.70 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.19, 183.70 and 91.73 is: 126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.19 : 183.70 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.19/183.70 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.19x = 183.70 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.19x = 16,849.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,849.88/133.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.51

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