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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.04, 133.68 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.04, 133.68 and 73.04 is: 109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.04 : 133.68 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.04/133.68 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.04x = 133.68 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.04x = 9,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,763.99/89.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.66

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