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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.14, 135.10 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.14, 135.10 and 73.91 is: 110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.14 : 135.10 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.14/135.10 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.14x = 135.10 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.14x = 9,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,985.24/90.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.77

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