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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 142.37 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 142.37 and 90.05 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 142.37 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/142.37 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 142.37 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 12,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,820.42/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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