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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 193.67 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 193.67 and 107.69 is: 148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 193.67 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/193.67 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 193.67 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 20,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,856.59/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.67

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