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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.99, 142.25 and 66.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.99, 142.25 and 66.13 is: 99.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.99 : 142.25 = 66.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.99/142.25 = 66.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.99x = 142.25 × 66.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.99x = 9,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,405.95/94.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.03

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