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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 210.11 and 58.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 210.11 and 58.91 is: 88.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 210.11 = 58.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/210.11 = 58.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 210.11 × 58.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 12,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,376.24/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.37

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