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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.91, 136.32 and 30.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.91, 136.32 and 30.02 is: 45.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.91 : 136.32 = 30.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.91/136.32 = 30.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.91x = 136.32 × 30.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.91x = 4,092.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092.47/90.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.02

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