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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.44, 141.86 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.44, 141.86 and 92.82 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.44 : 141.86 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.44/141.86 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.44x = 141.86 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.44x = 13,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167.45/94.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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