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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.04, 194.51 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.04, 194.51 and 101.70 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.04 : 194.51 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.04/194.51 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.04x = 194.51 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.04x = 19,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781.67/141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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