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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.03, 133.46 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.03, 133.46 and 34.91 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.03 : 133.46 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.03/133.46 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.03x = 133.46 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.03x = 4,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659.09/89.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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