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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.28, 136.92 and 77.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.28, 136.92 and 77.41 is: 106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.28 : 136.92 = 77.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.28/136.92 = 77.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.28x = 136.92 × 77.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.28x = 10,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598.98/99.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.76

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