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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 140.73 and 63.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 140.73 and 63.01 is: 94.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 140.73 = 63.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/140.73 = 63.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 140.73 × 63.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 8,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867.40/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.40

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