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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 135.96 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 135.96 and 86 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 135.96 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/135.96 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 135.96 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 11,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,692.56/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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