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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 210.24 and 63.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 210.24 and 63.06 is: 94.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 210.24 = 63.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/210.24 = 63.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 210.24 × 63.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 13,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,257.73/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.63

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