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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 148.14 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 148.14 and 91.44 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 148.14 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/148.14 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 148.14 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 13,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,545.92/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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