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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.94, 169.32 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.94, 169.32 and 94.94 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.94 : 169.32 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.94/169.32 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.94x = 169.32 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.94x = 16,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,075.24/112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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