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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 140.98 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 140.98 and 93.04 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 140.98 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/140.98 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 140.98 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 13,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,116.78/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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