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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.03, 129.77 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.03, 129.77 and 57.19 is: 78.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.03 : 129.77 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.03/129.77 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.03x = 129.77 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.03x = 7,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421.55/94.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.93

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