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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.13, 136.53 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.13, 136.53 and 74.97 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.13 : 136.53 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.13/136.53 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.13x = 136.53 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.13x = 10,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,235.65/91.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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