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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.78, 135.94 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.78, 135.94 and 65.27 is: 97.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.78 : 135.94 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.78/135.94 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.78x = 135.94 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.78x = 8,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871.96/90.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.73

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