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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.04, 134.96 and 41.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.04, 134.96 and 41.88 is: 62.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.04 : 134.96 = 41.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.04/134.96 = 41.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.04x = 134.96 × 41.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.04x = 5,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652.12/90.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.77

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