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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.80, 206.64 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.80, 206.64 and 91.54 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.80 : 206.64 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.80/206.64 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.80x = 206.64 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.80x = 18,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,915.83/149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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