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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.02, 136.68 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.02, 136.68 and 94.12 is: 129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.02 : 136.68 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.02/136.68 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.02x = 136.68 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.02x = 12,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,864.32/99.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.92

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