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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.43, 136.84 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.43, 136.84 and 76.14 is: 113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.43 : 136.84 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.43/136.84 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.43x = 136.84 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.43x = 10,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,418.95/91.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.96

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