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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 141.80 and 70.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 141.80 and 70.40 is: 105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 141.80 = 70.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/141.80 = 70.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 141.80 × 70.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 9,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,982.72/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.61

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