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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.16, 136.70 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.16, 136.70 and 75.72 is: 113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.16 : 136.70 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.16/136.70 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.16x = 136.70 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.16x = 10,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350.92/91.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.55

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