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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 211.59 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 211.59 and 95.31 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 211.59 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/211.59 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 211.59 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 20,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,166.64/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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