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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.83, 137.76 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.83, 137.76 and 77.25 is: 115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.83 : 137.76 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.83/137.76 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.83x = 137.76 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.83x = 10,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,641.96/91.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.89

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