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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.27 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.27 and 94.53 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.27 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.27 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.27 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 19,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876.82/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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