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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.83, 136.11 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.83, 136.11 and 68.02 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.83 : 136.11 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.83/136.11 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.83x = 136.11 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.83x = 9,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258.12/90.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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