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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 130.84 and 77.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 130.84 and 77.50 is: 106.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 130.84 = 77.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/130.84 = 77.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 130.84 × 77.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 10,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,140.10/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.83

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