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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.21, 131.12 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.21, 131.12 and 94.91 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.21 : 131.12 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.21/131.12 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.21x = 131.12 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.21x = 12,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,444.60/95.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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