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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.22, 135.42 and 57.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.22, 135.42 and 57.73 is: 86.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.22 : 135.42 = 57.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.22/135.42 = 57.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.22x = 135.42 × 57.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.22x = 7,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,816.83/90.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.65

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