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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.24, 206 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.24, 206 and 91 is: 125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.24 : 206 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.24/206 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.24x = 206 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.24x = 18,746
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746/149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.61

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