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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 175.94 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 175.94 and 94.46 is: 141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 175.94 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/175.94 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 175.94 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 16,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617.94/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.38

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