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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.99, 131.04 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.99, 131.04 and 65.83 is: 90.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.99 : 131.04 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.99/131.04 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.99x = 131.04 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.99x = 8,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,626.36/94.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.81

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