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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 210.86 and 67.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 210.86 and 67.47 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 210.86 = 67.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/210.86 = 67.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 210.86 × 67.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 14,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226.39/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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