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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.34 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.34 and 94.98 is: 142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.34 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.34 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.34 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 19,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,979.00/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.36

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