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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 210.28 and 63.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 210.28 and 63.14 is: 94.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 210.28 = 63.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/210.28 = 63.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 210.28 × 63.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 13,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,277.45/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.64

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