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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 141.10 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 141.10 and 58.08 is: 86.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 141.10 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/141.10 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 141.10 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 8,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195.09/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.98

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