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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.97, 154.06 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.97, 154.06 and 90.04 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.97 : 154.06 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.97/154.06 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.97x = 154.06 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.97x = 13,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,870.90/102.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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