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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.22, 380.01 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.22, 380.01 and 90.91 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.22 : 380.01 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.22/380.01 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.22x = 380.01 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.22x = 34,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,545.42/253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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