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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.77, 185.88 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.77, 185.88 and 91.03 is: 125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.77 : 185.88 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.77/185.88 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.77x = 185.88 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.77x = 16,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,920.66/134.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.55

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