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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 210.30 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 210.30 and 92.04 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 210.30 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/210.30 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 210.30 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 19,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,356.01/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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