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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.14, 136.58 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.14, 136.58 and 47.75 is: 71.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.14 : 136.58 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.14/136.58 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.14x = 136.58 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.14x = 6,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,521.70/91.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.56

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