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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 210.46 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 210.46 and 67.15 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 210.46 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/210.46 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 210.46 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 14,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131.69/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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