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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 129.98 and 68.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 129.98 and 68.00 is: 93.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 129.98 = 68.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/129.98 = 68.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 129.98 × 68.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 8,839.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,839.13/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.76

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