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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.85, 137.62 and 62.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.85, 137.62 and 62.93 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.85 : 137.62 = 62.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.85/137.62 = 62.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.85x = 137.62 × 62.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.85x = 8,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659.72/91.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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