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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.73, 135.91 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.73, 135.91 and 74.53 is: 111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.73 : 135.91 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.73/135.91 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.73x = 135.91 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.73x = 10,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,129.37/90.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.64

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