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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.03, 134.99 and 79.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.03, 134.99 and 79.77 is: 119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.03 : 134.99 = 79.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.03/134.99 = 79.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.03x = 134.99 × 79.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.03x = 10,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,767.48/90.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.61

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