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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 170.98 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 170.98 and 94.88 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 170.98 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/170.98 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 170.98 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 16,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,222.58/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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