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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.75, 206.70 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.75, 206.70 and 91.52 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.75 : 206.70 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.75/206.70 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.75x = 206.70 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.75x = 18,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,917.18/149.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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