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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 197.10 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 197.10 and 90.84 is: 136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 197.10 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/197.10 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 197.10 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 17,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,904.56/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.30

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