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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.06, 171.09 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.06, 171.09 and 95.02 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.06 : 171.09 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.06/171.09 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.06x = 171.09 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.06x = 16,256.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256.97/114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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