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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.05, 135.22 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.05, 135.22 and 68.95 is: 95.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.05 : 135.22 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.05/135.22 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.05x = 135.22 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.05x = 9,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,323.42/98.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.09

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