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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.11, 142.89 and 60.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.11, 142.89 and 60.94 is: 91.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.11 : 142.89 = 60.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.11/142.89 = 60.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.11x = 142.89 × 60.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.11x = 8,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707.45/95.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.55

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