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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 135.53 and 64.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 135.53 and 64.97 is: 97.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 135.53 = 64.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/135.53 = 64.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 135.53 × 64.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 8,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,804.38/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.19

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