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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.28, 142.48 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.28, 142.48 and 94 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.28 : 142.48 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.28/142.48 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.28x = 142.48 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.28x = 13,393.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,393.12/95.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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