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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.07, 133.41 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.07, 133.41 and 68.79 is: 103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.07 : 133.41 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.07/133.41 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.07x = 133.41 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.07x = 9,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177.27/89.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.03

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