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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 198.64 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 198.64 and 94 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 198.64 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/198.64 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 198.64 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 18,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,672.16/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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