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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 134.87 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 134.87 and 65.63 is: 98.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 134.87 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/134.87 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 134.87 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 8,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,851.53/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.35

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