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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.06, 133.62 and 54.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.06, 133.62 and 54.80 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.06 : 133.62 = 54.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.06/133.62 = 54.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.06x = 133.62 × 54.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.06x = 7,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,322.38/89.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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