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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.76, 140.68 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.76, 140.68 and 90.08 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.76 : 140.68 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.76/140.68 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.76x = 140.68 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.76x = 12,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672.45/93.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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