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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.00, 136.96 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.00, 136.96 and 90.72 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.00 : 136.96 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.00/136.96 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.00x = 136.96 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.00x = 12,424.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,424.78/92.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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