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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 130.98 and 65.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 130.98 and 65.92 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 130.98 = 65.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/130.98 = 65.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 130.98 × 65.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 8,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634.20/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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