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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.11, 148.80 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.11, 148.80 and 91.55 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.11 : 148.80 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.11/148.80 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.11x = 148.80 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.11x = 13,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,622.64/99.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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