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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.02, 135.05 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.02, 135.05 and 65.90 is: 98.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.02 : 135.05 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.02/135.05 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.02x = 135.05 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.02x = 8,898.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,898.79/90.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.86

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