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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.93, 137.88 and 57.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.93, 137.88 and 57.64 is: 86.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.93 : 137.88 = 57.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.93/137.88 = 57.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.93x = 137.88 × 57.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.93x = 7,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,947.40/91.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.45

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