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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.16, 135 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.16, 135 and 69.88 is: 104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.16 : 135 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.16/135 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.16x = 135 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.16x = 9,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433.80/90.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.63

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