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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 210.80 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 210.80 and 63.44 is: 95.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 210.80 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/210.80 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 210.80 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 13,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,373.15/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.17

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