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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.05, 134.87 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.05, 134.87 and 59.47 is: 89.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.05 : 134.87 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.05/134.87 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.05x = 134.87 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.05x = 8,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020.08/90.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.07

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