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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.15, 136.77 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.15, 136.77 and 65.55 is: 98.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.15 : 136.77 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.15/136.77 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.15x = 136.77 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.15x = 8,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,965.27/91.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.36

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