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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 204 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 204 and 90.36 is: 135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 204 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/204 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 204 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 18,433.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433.44/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.62

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