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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.08, 134.88 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.08, 134.88 and 72.84 is: 109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.08 : 134.88 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.08/134.88 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.08x = 134.88 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.08x = 9,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824.66/90.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.07

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