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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.02, 129.84 and 65.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.02, 129.84 and 65.01 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.02 : 129.84 = 65.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.02/129.84 = 65.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.02x = 129.84 × 65.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.02x = 8,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,440.90/94.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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