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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.12 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.12 and 58.92 is: 81.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.12 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.12 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.12 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 7,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,313.15/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.26

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