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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 161.22 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 161.22 and 94.92 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 161.22 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/161.22 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 161.22 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 15,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,303.00/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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