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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.03, 140.87 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.03, 140.87 and 63.52 is: 95.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.03 : 140.87 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.03/140.87 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.03x = 140.87 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.03x = 8,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947.87/94.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.16

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