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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.02, 135.29 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.02, 135.29 and 68.42 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.02 : 135.29 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.02/135.29 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.02x = 135.29 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.02x = 9,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,256.04/90.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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