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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.81, 126.64 and 59.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.81, 126.64 and 59.07 is: 81.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.81 : 126.64 = 59.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.81/126.64 = 59.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.81x = 126.64 × 59.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.81x = 7,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480.62/91.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.48

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