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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.61, 141.93 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.61, 141.93 and 77.55 is: 116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.61 : 141.93 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.61/141.93 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.61x = 141.93 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.61x = 11,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,006.67/94.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.34

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