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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.36, 130 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.36, 130 and 80.50 is: 110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.36 : 130 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.36/130 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.36x = 130 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.36x = 10,465
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,465/94.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.91

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