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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.02, 134.94 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.02, 134.94 and 49.46 is: 74.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.02 : 134.94 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.02/134.94 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.02x = 134.94 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.02x = 6,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674.13/90.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.14

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