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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.08, 136.44 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.08, 136.44 and 58.86 is: 88.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.08 : 136.44 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.08/136.44 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.08x = 136.44 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.08x = 8,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,030.86/91.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.17

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