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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.13, 136.85 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.13, 136.85 and 58.68 is: 88.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.13 : 136.85 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.13/136.85 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.13x = 136.85 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.13x = 8,030.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,030.06/91.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.12

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