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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 213.99 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 213.99 and 89.58 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 213.99 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/213.99 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 213.99 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 19,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,169.59/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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