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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 122.64 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 122.64 and 75.20 is: 103.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 122.64 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/122.64 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 122.64 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 9,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,222.53/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.62

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