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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.54, 134.08 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.54, 134.08 and 66.68 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.54 : 134.08 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.54/134.08 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.54x = 134.08 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.54x = 8,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940.45/89.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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