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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 141.91 and 54.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 141.91 and 54.11 is: 81.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 141.91 = 54.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/141.91 = 54.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 141.91 × 54.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 7,677.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,677.91/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.02

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