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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 136.08 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 136.08 and 63.88 is: 95.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 136.08 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/136.08 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 136.08 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 8,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,692.45/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.72

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