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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 206.67 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 206.67 and 90.74 is: 125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 206.67 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/206.67 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 206.67 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 18,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,753.24/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.23

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