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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 129.93 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 129.93 and 61.48 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 129.93 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/129.93 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 129.93 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 7,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,988.10/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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