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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 136.47 and 67.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 136.47 and 67.83 is: 93.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 136.47 = 67.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/136.47 = 67.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 136.47 × 67.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 9,256.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,256.76/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.50

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