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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.11, 148.57 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.11, 148.57 and 91.01 is: 136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.11 : 148.57 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.11/148.57 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.11x = 148.57 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.11x = 13,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,520.39/99.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.42

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