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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 192.94 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 192.94 and 107.26 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 192.94 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/192.94 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 192.94 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 20,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694.74/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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