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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 135.08 and 70.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 135.08 and 70.85 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 135.08 = 70.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/135.08 = 70.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 135.08 × 70.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 9,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569.39/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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