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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 211.56 and 44.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 211.56 and 44.81 is: 67.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 211.56 = 44.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/211.56 = 44.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 211.56 × 44.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 9,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,480.53/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.23

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