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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.09, 134.84 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.09, 134.84 and 72.92 is: 109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.09 : 134.84 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.09/134.84 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.09x = 134.84 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.09x = 9,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,831.49/90.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.13

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