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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.52, 135.90 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.52, 135.90 and 56.44 is: 84.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.52 : 135.90 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.52/135.90 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.52x = 135.90 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.52x = 7,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670.20/90.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.73

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