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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.06, 186.17 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.06, 186.17 and 90.73 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.06 : 186.17 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.06/186.17 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.06x = 186.17 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.06x = 16,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,891.20/135.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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