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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 141.12 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 141.12 and 66.74 is: 99.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 141.12 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/141.12 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 141.12 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 9,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,417.64/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.90

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