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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 434.96 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 434.96 and 94.94 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 434.96 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/434.96 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 434.96 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 41,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,292.45/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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