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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.06, 133.72 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.06, 133.72 and 73.94 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.06 : 133.72 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.06/133.72 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.06x = 133.72 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.06x = 9,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887.26/89.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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