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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 210.06 and 67.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 210.06 and 67.81 is: 101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 210.06 = 67.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/210.06 = 67.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 210.06 × 67.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 14,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244.17/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.74

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