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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 209.87 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 209.87 and 89.91 is: 124.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 209.87 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/209.87 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 209.87 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 18,868.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,868.96/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.08

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