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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.16, 139.62 and 75.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.16, 139.62 and 75.04 is: 112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.16 : 139.62 = 75.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.16/139.62 = 75.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.16x = 139.62 × 75.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.16x = 10,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,477.08/93.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.46

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