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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.06, 211.74 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.06, 211.74 and 135.54 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.06 : 211.74 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.06/211.74 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.06x = 211.74 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.06x = 28,699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699.24/141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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