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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.56, 141.92 and 65.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.56, 141.92 and 65.26 is: 97.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.56 : 141.92 = 65.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.56/141.92 = 65.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.56x = 141.92 × 65.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.56x = 9,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,261.70/94.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.95

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