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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 210.29 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 210.29 and 92.09 is: 138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 210.29 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/210.29 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 210.29 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 19,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,364.09/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.13

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