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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 211.46 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 211.46 and 68.79 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 211.46 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/211.46 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 211.46 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 14,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,545.99/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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