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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 141.25 and 44.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 141.25 and 44.77 is: 67.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 141.25 = 44.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/141.25 = 44.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 141.25 × 44.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 6,323.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,323.89/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.12

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