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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.15, 210.31 and 63.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.15, 210.31 and 63.11 is: 94.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.15 : 210.31 = 63.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.15/210.31 = 63.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.15x = 210.31 × 63.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.15x = 13,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,272.66/140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.70

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