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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 135.76 and 75.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 135.76 and 75.53 is: 113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 135.76 = 75.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/135.76 = 75.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 135.76 × 75.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 10,253.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,253.95/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.03

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