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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.51 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.51 and 94.06 is: 129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.51 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.51 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.51 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 16,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,978.77/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.69

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