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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 135.10 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 135.10 and 38.74 is: 58.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 135.10 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/135.10 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 135.10 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 5,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233.77/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.07

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