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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 137.04 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 137.04 and 75.25 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 137.04 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/137.04 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 137.04 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 10,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,312.26/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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