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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 210.15 and 63.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 210.15 and 63.05 is: 94.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 210.15 = 63.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/210.15 = 63.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 210.15 × 63.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 13,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249.96/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.58

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