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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.08, 129.83 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.08, 129.83 and 52.64 is: 72.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.08 : 129.83 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.08/129.83 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.08x = 129.83 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.08x = 6,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834.01/94.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.64

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