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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.99, 165.64 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.99, 165.64 and 93.84 is: 129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.99 : 165.64 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.99/165.64 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.99x = 165.64 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.99x = 15,543.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543.66/119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.54

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