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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 481.07 and 89.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 481.07 and 89.66 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 481.07 = 89.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/481.07 = 89.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 481.07 × 89.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 43,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,134.16/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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