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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.23, 201.08 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.23, 201.08 and 90.78 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.23 : 201.08 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.23/201.08 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.23x = 201.08 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.23x = 18,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254.04/134.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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