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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.04, 125.68 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.04, 125.68 and 71.76 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.04 : 125.68 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.04/125.68 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.04x = 125.68 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.04x = 9,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018.80/91.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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