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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 209.94 and 67.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 209.94 and 67.90 is: 101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 209.94 = 67.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/209.94 = 67.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 209.94 × 67.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 14,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254.93/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.76

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