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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 130.77 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 130.77 and 59.81 is: 82.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 130.77 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/130.77 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 130.77 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 7,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,821.35/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.54

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