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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 141.30 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 141.30 and 74.07 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 141.30 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/141.30 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 141.30 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 10,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,466.09/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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