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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.94, 135.06 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.94, 135.06 and 68.28 is: 102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.94 : 135.06 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.94/135.06 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.94x = 135.06 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.94x = 9,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,221.90/89.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.53

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