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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 141.21 and 46.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 141.21 and 46.01 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 141.21 = 46.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/141.21 = 46.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 141.21 × 46.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 6,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497.07/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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