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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.44, 136.92 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.44, 136.92 and 88.32 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.44 : 136.92 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.44/136.92 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.44x = 136.92 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.44x = 12,092.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,092.77/91.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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