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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91, 136.58 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91, 136.58 and 60.60 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91 : 136.58 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91/136.58 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91x = 136.58 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91x = 8,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,276.75/91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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