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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.65, 211.05 and 63.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.65, 211.05 and 63.69 is: 95.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.65 : 211.05 = 63.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.65/211.05 = 63.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.65x = 211.05 × 63.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.65x = 13,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,440.72/140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.56

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