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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 211.04 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 211.04 and 92.59 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 211.04 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/211.04 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 211.04 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 19,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,538.68/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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