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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.91, 152.92 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.91, 152.92 and 94.17 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 152.92 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/152.92 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 152.92 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 14,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,400.48/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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