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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.15, 141.02 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.15, 141.02 and 73.70 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.15 : 141.02 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.15/141.02 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.15x = 141.02 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.15x = 10,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,393.17/94.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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