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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.82, 136.07 and 61.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.82, 136.07 and 61.89 is: 92.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.82 : 136.07 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.82/136.07 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.82x = 136.07 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.82x = 8,421.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421.37/90.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.73

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