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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.84, 194.24 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.84, 194.24 and 105.90 is: 146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.84 : 194.24 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.84/194.24 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.84x = 194.24 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.84x = 20,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,569.49/140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.05

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