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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.73, 142.10 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.73, 142.10 and 90.41 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.73 : 142.10 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.73/142.10 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.73x = 142.10 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.73x = 12,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,846.10/94.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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