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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.31, 133.97 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.31, 133.97 and 60.75 is: 91.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.31 : 133.97 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.31/133.97 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.31x = 133.97 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.31x = 8,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138.37/89.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.13

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