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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.88, 137.74 and 43.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.88, 137.74 and 43.75 is: 65.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.88 : 137.74 = 43.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.88/137.74 = 43.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.88x = 137.74 × 43.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.88x = 6,026.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,026.13/91.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.59

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