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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.04, 139.48 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.04, 139.48 and 74 is: 110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.04 : 139.48 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.04/139.48 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.04x = 139.48 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.04x = 10,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,321.52/93.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.94

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