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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 141.80 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 141.80 and 92.28 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 141.80 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/141.80 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 141.80 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 13,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,085.30/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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