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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 220.09 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 220.09 and 94 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 220.09 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/220.09 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 220.09 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 20,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,688.46/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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