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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 154.86 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 154.86 and 94.94 is: 130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 154.86 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/154.86 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 154.86 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 14,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702.41/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.94

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