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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.94, 141 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.94, 141 and 68.40 is: 102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.94 : 141 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.94/141 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.94x = 141 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.94x = 9,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644.40/93.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.67

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