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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.42 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.42 and 83.34 is: 124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.42 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.42 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.42 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 11,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,619.26/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.94

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