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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.12, 134.94 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.12, 134.94 and 88.86 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.12 : 134.94 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.12/134.94 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.12x = 134.94 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.12x = 11,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,990.77/90.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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