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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.02, 133.26 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.02, 133.26 and 68.46 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.02 : 133.26 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.02/133.26 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.02x = 133.26 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.02x = 9,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122.98/89.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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