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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.22, 148.68 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.22, 148.68 and 89.02 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.22 : 148.68 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.22/148.68 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.22x = 148.68 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.22x = 13,235.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,235.49/99.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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