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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 184.96 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 184.96 and 90.48 is: 124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 184.96 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/184.96 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 184.96 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 16,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,735.18/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.89

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