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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.76 and 63.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.76 and 63.54 is: 95.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.76 = 63.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.76 = 63.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.76 × 63.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 13,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,391.69/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.29

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