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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.33, 134.07 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.33, 134.07 and 38 is: 57.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.33 : 134.07 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.33/134.07 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.33x = 134.07 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.33x = 5,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094.66/89.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.03

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