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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 210.30 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 210.30 and 94.24 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 210.30 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/210.30 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 210.30 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 19,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,818.67/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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