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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.03, 129.67 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.03, 129.67 and 73.27 is: 101.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.03 : 129.67 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.03/129.67 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.03x = 129.67 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.03x = 9,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,500.92/94.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.04

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