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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.11, 141.12 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.11, 141.12 and 45.96 is: 68.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.11 : 141.12 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.11/141.12 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.11x = 141.12 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.11x = 6,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,485.88/94.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.92

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