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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 141.66 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 141.66 and 82.27 is: 123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 141.66 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/141.66 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 141.66 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 11,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,653.25/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.69

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