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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.22, 135.37 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.22, 135.37 and 59.92 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.22 : 135.37 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.22/135.37 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.22x = 135.37 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.22x = 8,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,111.37/90.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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