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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.43, 130.57 and 78.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.43, 130.57 and 78.89 is: 109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.43 : 130.57 = 78.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.43/130.57 = 78.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.43x = 130.57 × 78.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.43x = 10,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,300.67/94.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.08

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