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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.27, 136.79 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.27, 136.79 and 65.45 is: 98.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.27 : 136.79 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.27/136.79 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.27x = 136.79 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.27x = 8,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,953.17/91.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.09

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