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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.02, 183.57 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.02, 183.57 and 89.28 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.02 : 183.57 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.02/183.57 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.02x = 183.57 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.02x = 16,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389.13/133.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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