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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 187.75 and 89.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 187.75 and 89.33 is: 123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 187.75 = 89.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/187.75 = 89.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 187.75 × 89.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 16,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,770.77/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.28

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