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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91, 136.53 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91, 136.53 and 52.44 is: 78.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91 : 136.53 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91/136.53 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91x = 136.53 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91x = 7,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159.63/91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.68

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