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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.44, 136.80 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.44, 136.80 and 81.45 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.44 : 136.80 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.44/136.80 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.44x = 136.80 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.44x = 11,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142.36/91.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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