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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.31, 136.96 and 60.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.31, 136.96 and 60.89 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.31 : 136.96 = 60.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.31/136.96 = 60.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.31x = 136.96 × 60.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.31x = 8,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,339.68/91.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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