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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.86, 136.33 and 63.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.86, 136.33 and 63.47 is: 95.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.86 : 136.33 = 63.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.86/136.33 = 63.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.86x = 136.33 × 63.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.86x = 8,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,652.64/90.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.24

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