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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.18, 133.84 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.18, 133.84 and 68.94 is: 103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.18 : 133.84 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.18/133.84 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.18x = 133.84 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.18x = 9,226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,226.93/89.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.46

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