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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 211.37 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 211.37 and 44.69 is: 67.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 211.37 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/211.37 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 211.37 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 9,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,446.13/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.04

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