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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.01, 144.05 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.01, 144.05 and 94.47 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.01 : 144.05 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.01/144.05 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.01x = 144.05 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.01x = 13,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,608.40/96.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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