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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.23, 133.61 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.23, 133.61 and 66.23 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.23 : 133.61 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.23/133.61 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.23x = 133.61 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.23x = 8,848.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,848.99/89.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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