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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.03, 140.60 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.03, 140.60 and 66.89 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.03 : 140.60 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.03/140.60 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.03x = 140.60 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.03x = 9,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,405.25/94.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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