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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.91, 152.75 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.91, 152.75 and 90.53 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 152.75 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/152.75 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 152.75 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 13,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,827.24/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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