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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.22, 136.62 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.22, 136.62 and 55.07 is: 82.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.22 : 136.62 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.22/136.62 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.22x = 136.62 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.22x = 7,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522.70/91.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.47

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