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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 185 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 185 and 90.44 is: 124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 185 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/185 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 185 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 16,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,731.40/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.79

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