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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 481.33 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 481.33 and 89.77 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 481.33 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/481.33 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 481.33 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 43,206.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,206.95/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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