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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.12 and 63.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.12 and 63.04 is: 94.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.12 = 63.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.12 = 63.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.12 × 63.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 13,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,245.96/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.45

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