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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 157.05 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 157.05 and 90.48 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 157.05 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/157.05 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 157.05 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 14,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209.88/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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