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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.24, 136.62 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.24, 136.62 and 65.48 is: 98.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.24 : 136.62 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.24/136.62 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.24x = 136.62 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.24x = 8,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,945.88/91.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.05

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