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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.03, 122.73 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.03, 122.73 and 64.14 is: 88.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.03 : 122.73 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.03/122.73 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.03x = 122.73 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.03x = 7,871.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871.90/89.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.42

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