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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.03, 122.88 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.03, 122.88 and 68.30 is: 94.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.03 : 122.88 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.03/122.88 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.03x = 122.88 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.03x = 8,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392.70/89.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.27

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