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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 211.05 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 211.05 and 95.07 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 211.05 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/211.05 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 211.05 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 20,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,064.52/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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