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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 141.22 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 141.22 and 92.58 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 141.22 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/141.22 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 141.22 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 13,073.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,073.33/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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