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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.07, 133.46 and 52.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.07, 133.46 and 52.91 is: 79.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.07 : 133.46 = 52.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.07/133.46 = 52.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.07x = 133.46 × 52.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.07x = 7,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,061.37/89.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.28

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