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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 142.56 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 142.56 and 60.76 is: 91.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 142.56 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/142.56 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 142.56 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 8,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661.95/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.25

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