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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.30, 210.40 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.30, 210.40 and 94.67 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.30 : 210.40 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.30/210.40 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.30x = 210.40 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.30x = 19,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,918.09/140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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