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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 141.06 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 141.06 and 71.32 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 141.06 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/141.06 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 141.06 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 10,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,060.40/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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