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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 210.98 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 210.98 and 67.54 is: 101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 210.98 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/210.98 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 210.98 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 14,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,248.20/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.36

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