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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 210.27 and 67.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 210.27 and 67.92 is: 101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 210.27 = 67.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/210.27 = 67.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 210.27 × 67.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 14,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281.54/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.89

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