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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.80, 135.94 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.80, 135.94 and 61.74 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.80 : 135.94 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.80/135.94 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.80x = 135.94 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.80x = 8,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392.94/90.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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