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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.83, 135.97 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.83, 135.97 and 68.10 is: 101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.83 : 135.97 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.83/135.97 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.83x = 135.97 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.83x = 9,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,259.56/90.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.94

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