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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 194.25 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 194.25 and 93.93 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 194.25 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/194.25 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 194.25 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 18,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,245.90/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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