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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 141.96 and 62.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 141.96 and 62.64 is: 93.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 141.96 = 62.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/141.96 = 62.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 141.96 × 62.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 8,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892.37/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.80

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