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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.28, 206.04 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.28, 206.04 and 94.08 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.28 : 206.04 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.28/206.04 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.28x = 206.04 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.28x = 19,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384.24/149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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