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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 130.95 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 130.95 and 65.79 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 130.95 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/130.95 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 130.95 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 8,615.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,615.20/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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