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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 210.06 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 210.06 and 125.64 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 210.06 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/210.06 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 210.06 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 26,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391.94/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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