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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.44, 136.89 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.44, 136.89 and 89.01 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.44 : 136.89 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.44/136.89 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.44x = 136.89 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.44x = 12,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,184.58/91.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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