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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.29, 185.19 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.29, 185.19 and 94.53 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.29 : 185.19 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.29/185.19 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.29x = 185.19 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.29x = 17,506.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,506.35/123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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