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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.96, 138 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.96, 138 and 67.84 is: 101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.96 : 138 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.96/138 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.96x = 138 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.96x = 9,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,361.92/91.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.80

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