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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 309.06 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 309.06 and 90.45 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 309.06 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/309.06 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 309.06 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 27,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,954.48/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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