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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.31, 135.31 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.31, 135.31 and 64.59 is: 96.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.31 : 135.31 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.31/135.31 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.31x = 135.31 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.31x = 8,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739.67/90.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.77

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