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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.93, 138.16 and 61.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.93, 138.16 and 61.69 is: 92.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.93 : 138.16 = 61.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.93/138.16 = 61.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.93x = 138.16 × 61.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.93x = 8,522.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522.35/91.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.71

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