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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 140.64 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 140.64 and 83.76 is: 125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 140.64 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/140.64 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 140.64 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 11,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,780.01/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.32

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