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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 136.17 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 136.17 and 94.53 is: 130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 136.17 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/136.17 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 136.17 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 12,872.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,872.15/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.02

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