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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.07, 136.74 and 56.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.07, 136.74 and 56.74 is: 85.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.07 : 136.74 = 56.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.07/136.74 = 56.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.07x = 136.74 × 56.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.07x = 7,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,758.29/91.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.19

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