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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.73, 141.73 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.73, 141.73 and 70.79 is: 105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.73 : 141.73 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.73/141.73 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.73x = 141.73 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.73x = 10,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,032.00/94.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.91

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