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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 136.25 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 136.25 and 88.73 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 136.25 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/136.25 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 136.25 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 12,089.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,089.18/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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