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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.44, 141.56 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.44, 141.56 and 68.87 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.44 : 141.56 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.44/141.56 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.44x = 141.56 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.44x = 9,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,749.25/94.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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