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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 130 and 65.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 130 and 65.10 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 130 = 65.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/130 = 65.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 130 × 65.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 8,463
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,463/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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