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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.07, 210.11 and 53.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.07, 210.11 and 53.41 is: 80.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.07 : 210.11 = 53.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.07/210.11 = 53.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.07x = 210.11 × 53.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.07x = 11,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,220.92/140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.11

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