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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.11, 140.91 and 65.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.11, 140.91 and 65.16 is: 97.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.11 : 140.91 = 65.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.11/140.91 = 65.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.11x = 140.91 × 65.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.11x = 9,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,181.70/94.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.56

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