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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.07, 134.96 and 53.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.07, 134.96 and 53.91 is: 80.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.07 : 134.96 = 53.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.07/134.96 = 53.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.07x = 134.96 × 53.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.07x = 7,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275.69/90.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.78

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