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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 141.07 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 141.07 and 74.94 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 141.07 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/141.07 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 141.07 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 10,571.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,571.79/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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