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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 210.53 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 210.53 and 94.66 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 210.53 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/210.53 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 210.53 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 19,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,928.77/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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