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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 136.10 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 136.10 and 54.66 is: 81.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 136.10 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/136.10 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 136.10 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 7,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438.95/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.92

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