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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 140.82 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 140.82 and 84.64 is: 126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 140.82 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/140.82 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 140.82 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 11,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,919.00/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.80

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