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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.41, 139.93 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.41, 139.93 and 61.25 is: 91.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.41 : 139.93 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.41/139.93 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.41x = 139.93 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.41x = 8,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570.71/93.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.75

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