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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.82, 136.28 and 63.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.82, 136.28 and 63.80 is: 95.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.82 : 136.28 = 63.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.82/136.28 = 63.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.82x = 136.28 × 63.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.82x = 8,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694.66/90.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.74

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