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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.88, 137.76 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.88, 137.76 and 66.20 is: 99.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.88 : 137.76 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.88/137.76 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.88x = 137.76 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.88x = 9,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,119.71/91.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.26

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