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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 252.14 and 91.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 252.14 and 91.00 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 252.14 = 91.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/252.14 = 91.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 252.14 × 91.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 22,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,945.57/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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