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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.92, 141.08 and 90.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.92, 141.08 and 90.85 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.92 : 141.08 = 90.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.92/141.08 = 90.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.92x = 141.08 × 90.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.92x = 12,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,815.96/93.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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