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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 141.99 and 64.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 141.99 and 64.37 is: 96.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 141.99 = 64.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/141.99 = 64.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 141.99 × 64.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 9,139.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,139.19/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.37

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