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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.18, 153 and 89.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.18, 153 and 89.99 is: 123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.18 : 153 = 89.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.18/153 = 89.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.18x = 153 × 89.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.18x = 13,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,768.47/111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.84

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