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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.11, 135.24 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.11, 135.24 and 65.81 is: 98.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.11 : 135.24 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.11/135.24 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.11x = 135.24 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.11x = 8,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900.14/90.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.77

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