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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.91, 206.90 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.91, 206.90 and 91.70 is: 126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.91 : 206.90 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.91/206.90 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.91x = 206.90 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.91x = 18,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,971.24/149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.55

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