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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 210.22 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 210.22 and 94.32 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 210.22 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/210.22 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 210.22 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 19,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827.95/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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