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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.92, 134.94 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.92, 134.94 and 82 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.92 : 134.94 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.92/134.94 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.92x = 134.94 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.92x = 11,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,065.08/89.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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