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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.04, 133.56 and 71.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.04, 133.56 and 71.83 is: 107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.04 : 133.56 = 71.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.04/133.56 = 71.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.04x = 133.56 × 71.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.04x = 9,593.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,593.78/89.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.74

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