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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.94, 168.08 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.94, 168.08 and 94.95 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.94 : 168.08 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.94/168.08 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.94x = 168.08 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.94x = 15,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959.20/111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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