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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 141.58 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 141.58 and 71.44 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 141.58 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/141.58 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 141.58 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 10,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,114.48/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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