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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 210.25 and 58.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 210.25 and 58.95 is: 88.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 210.25 = 58.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/210.25 = 58.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 210.25 × 58.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 12,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,394.76/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.46

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