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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.05, 209.92 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.05, 209.92 and 94.64 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.05 : 209.92 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.05/209.92 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.05x = 209.92 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.05x = 19,866.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,866.07/140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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