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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 210.06 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 210.06 and 43.88 is: 65.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 210.06 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/210.06 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 210.06 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 9,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,216.38/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.77

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