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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.24, 201.54 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.24, 201.54 and 90.78 is: 136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.24 : 201.54 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.24/201.54 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.24x = 201.54 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.24x = 18,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295.80/134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.29

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