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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 210.66 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 210.66 and 94.92 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 210.66 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/210.66 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 210.66 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 19,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,995.85/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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