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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 142.25 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 142.25 and 67.79 is: 101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 142.25 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/142.25 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 142.25 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 9,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,642.08/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.58

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