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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 382.05 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 382.05 and 90.19 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 382.05 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/382.05 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 382.05 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 34,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457.09/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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