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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.02, 140.76 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.02, 140.76 and 61.41 is: 91.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.02 : 140.76 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.02/140.76 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.02x = 140.76 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.02x = 8,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,644.07/94.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.94

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