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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 205.52 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 205.52 and 91.36 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 205.52 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/205.52 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 205.52 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 18,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775.72/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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