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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 140.97 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 140.97 and 93.56 is: 139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 140.97 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/140.97 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 140.97 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 13,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188.45/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.98

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