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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 211.10 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 211.10 and 94.52 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 211.10 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/211.10 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 211.10 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 19,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951.64/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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