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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.04, 133.52 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.04, 133.52 and 32 is: 47.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.04 : 133.52 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.04/133.52 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.04x = 133.52 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.04x = 4,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272.64/89.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.99

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