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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 141.92 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 141.92 and 54.08 is: 80.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 141.92 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/141.92 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 141.92 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 7,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,674.05/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.99

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