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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.19, 133.74 and 43.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.19, 133.74 and 43.53 is: 65.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.19 : 133.74 = 43.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.19/133.74 = 43.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.19x = 133.74 × 43.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.19x = 5,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,821.70/89.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.27

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