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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.88, 136.07 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.88, 136.07 and 59.95 is: 89.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.88 : 136.07 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.88/136.07 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.88x = 136.07 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.88x = 8,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157.49/90.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.76

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