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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.02, 140.73 and 67.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.02, 140.73 and 67.07 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.02 : 140.73 = 67.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.02/140.73 = 67.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.02x = 140.73 × 67.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.02x = 9,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,437.72/102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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