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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.03, 134.90 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.03, 134.90 and 59.57 is: 89.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.03 : 134.90 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.03/134.90 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.03x = 134.90 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.03x = 8,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036.48/90.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.26

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