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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 209.75 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 209.75 and 109.53 is: 164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 209.75 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/209.75 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 209.75 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 22,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973.37/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.05

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