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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 161.59 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 161.59 and 90.64 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 161.59 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/161.59 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 161.59 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 14,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,646.52/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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