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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.14, 136.35 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.14, 136.35 and 78.33 is: 117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.14 : 136.35 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.14/136.35 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.14x = 136.35 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.14x = 10,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,680.30/91.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.19

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