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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.03, 133.58 and 66.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.03, 133.58 and 66.15 is: 99.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.03 : 133.58 = 66.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.03/133.58 = 66.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.03x = 133.58 × 66.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.03x = 8,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836.48/89.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.25

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