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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.08, 133.34 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.08, 133.34 and 73.70 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.08 : 133.34 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.08/133.34 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.08x = 133.34 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.08x = 9,827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,827.16/89.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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