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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 160.92 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 160.92 and 94.84 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 160.92 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/160.92 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 160.92 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 15,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261.25/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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