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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.07, 211.30 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.07, 211.30 and 95.21 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.07 : 211.30 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.07/211.30 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.07x = 211.30 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.07x = 20,118.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118.16/141.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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