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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.06, 134.87 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.06, 134.87 and 59.66 is: 89.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.06 : 134.87 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.06/134.87 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.06x = 134.87 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.06x = 8,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,046.26/90.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.34

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