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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.23, 141.30 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.23, 141.30 and 53.64 is: 80.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.23 : 141.30 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.23/141.30 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.23x = 141.30 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.23x = 7,579.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,579.33/94.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.43

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