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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.04, 134.93 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.04, 134.93 and 72.82 is: 109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.04 : 134.93 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.04/134.93 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.04x = 134.93 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.04x = 9,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,825.60/90.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.12

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