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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.04, 133.36 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.04, 133.36 and 45.64 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.04 : 133.36 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.04/133.36 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.04x = 133.36 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.04x = 6,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,086.55/89.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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