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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.44 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.44 and 68.84 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.44 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.44 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.44 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 14,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,555.53/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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