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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 141.44 and 60.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 141.44 and 60.11 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 141.44 = 60.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/141.44 = 60.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 141.44 × 60.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 8,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501.96/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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