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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.04, 133.52 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.04, 133.52 and 79.52 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.04 : 133.52 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.04/133.52 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.04x = 133.52 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.04x = 10,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,617.51/89.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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