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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.27, 141.16 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.27, 141.16 and 67.15 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.27 : 141.16 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.27/141.16 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.27x = 141.16 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.27x = 9,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,478.89/94.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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