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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 210.40 and 63.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 210.40 and 63.24 is: 94.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 210.40 = 63.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/210.40 = 63.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 210.40 × 63.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 13,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,305.70/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.89

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