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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.48, 210.53 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.48, 210.53 and 63.44 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 210.53 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/210.53 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 210.53 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 13,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,355.13/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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