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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.03, 480.04 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.03, 480.04 and 88.93 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.03 : 480.04 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.03/480.04 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.03x = 480.04 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.03x = 42,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,689.96/320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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