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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 137.85 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 137.85 and 90.75 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 137.85 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/137.85 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 137.85 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 12,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509.89/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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