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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 210.17 and 67.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 210.17 and 67.92 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 210.17 = 67.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/210.17 = 67.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 210.17 × 67.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 14,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,274.75/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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