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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.02, 130.64 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.02, 130.64 and 92.87 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.02 : 130.64 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.02/130.64 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.02x = 130.64 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.02x = 12,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,132.54/94.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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