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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.94, 134.64 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.94, 134.64 and 86.04 is: 128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.94 : 134.64 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.94/134.64 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.94x = 134.64 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.94x = 11,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,584.43/89.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.80

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