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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 135.97 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 135.97 and 69.16 is: 103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 135.97 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/135.97 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 135.97 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 9,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,403.69/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.55

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