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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.02, 141.15 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.02, 141.15 and 75.75 is: 113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.02 : 141.15 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.02/141.15 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.02x = 141.15 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.02x = 10,692.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,692.11/94.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.72

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