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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.73, 141.91 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.73, 141.91 and 74.35 is: 111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.73 : 141.91 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.73/141.91 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.73x = 141.91 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.73x = 10,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551.01/94.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.38

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