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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 211.60 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 211.60 and 44.85 is: 67.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 211.60 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/211.60 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 211.60 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 9,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,490.26/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.29

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