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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.03, 135.07 and 29.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.03, 135.07 and 29.17 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.03 : 135.07 = 29.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.03/135.07 = 29.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.03x = 135.07 × 29.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.03x = 3,939.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939.99/90.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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