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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.08, 133.36 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.08, 133.36 and 61.96 is: 92.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.08 : 133.36 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.08/133.36 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.08x = 133.36 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.08x = 8,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,262.99/89.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.76

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