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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 130.83 and 79.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 130.83 and 79.42 is: 109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 130.83 = 79.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/130.83 = 79.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 130.83 × 79.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 10,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389.89/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.47

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