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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.76, 135.87 and 61.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.76, 135.87 and 61.90 is: 92.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.76 : 135.87 = 61.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.76/135.87 = 61.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.76x = 135.87 × 61.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.76x = 8,409.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409.70/90.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.66

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