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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.76, 136.23 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.76, 136.23 and 73.84 is: 110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.76 : 136.23 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.76/136.23 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.76x = 136.23 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.76x = 10,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059.22/90.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.83

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