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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.05, 197.51 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.05, 197.51 and 94 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.05 : 197.51 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.05/197.51 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.05x = 197.51 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.05x = 18,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,565.94/143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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