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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.03, 210.06 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.03, 210.06 and 132.47 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.03 : 210.06 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.03/210.06 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.03x = 210.06 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.03x = 27,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826.65/140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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