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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.09, 180.99 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.09, 180.99 and 94.19 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.09 : 180.99 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.09/180.99 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.09x = 180.99 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.09x = 17,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,046.54/131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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