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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 210.08 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 210.08 and 66.96 is: 100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 210.08 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/210.08 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 210.08 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 14,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,067.41/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.39

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