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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.35, 155.16 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.35, 155.16 and 89.97 is: 135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.35 : 155.16 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.35/155.16 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.35x = 155.16 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.35x = 13,959.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,959.75/103.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.07

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