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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.11, 133.62 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.11, 133.62 and 45.76 is: 68.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.11 : 133.62 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.11/133.62 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.11x = 133.62 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.11x = 6,114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,114.45/89.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.62

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