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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 140.94 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 140.94 and 82 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 140.94 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/140.94 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 140.94 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 11,557.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,557.08/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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