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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 129.80 and 59.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 129.80 and 59.56 is: 82.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 129.80 = 59.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/129.80 = 59.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 129.80 × 59.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 7,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,730.89/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.24

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