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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 210.24 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 210.24 and 94.41 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 210.24 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/210.24 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 210.24 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 19,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,848.76/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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