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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 137.73 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 137.73 and 74.84 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 137.73 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/137.73 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 137.73 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 10,307.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307.71/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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