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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.05, 216.22 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.05, 216.22 and 90.08 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.05 : 216.22 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.05/216.22 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.05x = 216.22 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.05x = 19,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,476.77/144.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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