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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.88, 141.98 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.88, 141.98 and 89.67 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.88 : 141.98 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.88/141.98 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.88x = 141.98 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.88x = 12,731.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,731.35/94.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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