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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.97, 133.29 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.97, 133.29 and 75 is: 112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.97 : 133.29 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.97/133.29 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.97x = 133.29 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.97x = 9,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,996.75/88.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.36

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