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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.16, 136.62 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.16, 136.62 and 66.72 is: 99.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.16 : 136.62 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.16/136.62 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.16x = 136.62 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.16x = 9,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115.29/91.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.99

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