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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.63, 125 and 64.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.63, 125 and 64.46 is: 88.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.63 : 125 = 64.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.63/125 = 64.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.63x = 125 × 64.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.63x = 8,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,057.50/90.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.91

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