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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.24, 133.94 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.24, 133.94 and 71.32 is: 107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.24 : 133.94 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.24/133.94 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.24x = 133.94 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.24x = 9,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,552.60/89.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.04

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