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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.95, 211.11 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.95, 211.11 and 95.10 is: 142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.95 : 211.11 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.95/211.11 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.95x = 211.11 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.95x = 20,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,076.56/140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.44

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