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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.03, 210.04 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.03, 210.04 and 58.93 is: 88.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.03 : 210.04 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.03/210.04 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.03x = 210.04 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.03x = 12,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,377.32/140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.39

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