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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.28, 135.19 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.28, 135.19 and 65.83 is: 98.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.28 : 135.19 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.28/135.19 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.28x = 135.19 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.28x = 8,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899.56/90.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.58

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