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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.03, 136.61 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.03, 136.61 and 56.84 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.03 : 136.61 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.03/136.61 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.03x = 136.61 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.03x = 7,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,765.40/91.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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