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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.07, 135.33 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.07, 135.33 and 64.89 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.07 : 135.33 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.07/135.33 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.07x = 135.33 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.07x = 8,781.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,781.56/98.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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