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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 210.09 and 62.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 210.09 and 62.97 is: 94.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 210.09 = 62.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/210.09 = 62.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 210.09 × 62.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 13,228.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,228.00/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.47

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