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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.66, 141.51 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.66, 141.51 and 94.86 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.66 : 141.51 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.66/141.51 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.66x = 141.51 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.66x = 13,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423.64/102.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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