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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.76, 136 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.76, 136 and 81.56 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.76 : 136 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.76/136 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.76x = 136 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.76x = 11,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,092.16/90.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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