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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.59, 210.95 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.59, 210.95 and 128.44 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.59 : 210.95 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.59/210.95 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.59x = 210.95 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.59x = 27,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,094.42/140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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