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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.07, 186.51 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.07, 186.51 and 91.60 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.07 : 186.51 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.07/186.51 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.07x = 186.51 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.07x = 17,084.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,084.32/135.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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