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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 141.07 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 141.07 and 55.55 is: 83.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 141.07 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/141.07 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 141.07 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 7,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,836.44/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.24

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