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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.58, 135.89 and 75.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.58, 135.89 and 75.43 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.58 : 135.89 = 75.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.58/135.89 = 75.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.58x = 135.89 × 75.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.58x = 10,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,250.18/90.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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