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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.21, 183.93 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.21, 183.93 and 91.91 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.21 : 183.93 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.21/183.93 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.21x = 183.93 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.21x = 16,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,905.01/133.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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