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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.22, 133.80 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.22, 133.80 and 43.56 is: 65.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.22 : 133.80 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.22/133.80 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.22x = 133.80 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.22x = 5,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,828.33/89.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.33

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