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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 210.34 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 210.34 and 94.66 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 210.34 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/210.34 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 210.34 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 19,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,910.78/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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