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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.15, 141.26 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.15, 141.26 and 68.41 is: 102.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.15 : 141.26 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.15/141.26 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.15x = 141.26 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.15x = 9,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,663.60/94.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.64

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