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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.04, 211.36 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.04, 211.36 and 59.84 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.04 : 211.36 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.04/211.36 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.04x = 211.36 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.04x = 12,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,647.48/141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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