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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 141.93 and 81.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 141.93 and 81.31 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 141.93 = 81.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/141.93 = 81.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 141.93 × 81.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 11,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,540.33/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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