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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 141.48 and 63.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 141.48 and 63.73 is: 95.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 141.48 = 63.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/141.48 = 63.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 141.48 × 63.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 9,016.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016.52/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.80

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