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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.07, 135.02 and 49.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.07, 135.02 and 49.55 is: 74.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.07 : 135.02 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.07/135.02 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.07x = 135.02 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.07x = 6,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,689.69/90.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.27

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