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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.07, 210.11 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.07, 210.11 and 43.88 is: 65.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.07 : 210.11 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.07/210.11 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.07x = 210.11 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.07x = 9,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,218.36/140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.81

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