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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.99, 137.88 and 46.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.99, 137.88 and 46.25 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.99 : 137.88 = 46.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.99/137.88 = 46.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.99x = 137.88 × 46.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.99x = 6,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376.95/91.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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