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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 141.12 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 141.12 and 88.47 is: 132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 141.12 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/141.12 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 141.12 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 12,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,484.89/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.92

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