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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 210.64 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 210.64 and 104.44 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 210.64 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/210.64 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 210.64 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 21,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999.24/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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