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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.04, 129.66 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.04, 129.66 and 70.72 is: 97.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.04 : 129.66 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.04/129.66 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.04x = 129.66 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.04x = 9,169.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169.56/94.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.51

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