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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 212.64 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 212.64 and 91.96 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 212.64 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/212.64 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 212.64 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 19,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554.37/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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