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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.10, 211.55 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.10, 211.55 and 68.94 is: 103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.10 : 211.55 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.10/211.55 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.10x = 211.55 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.10x = 14,583.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583.91/141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.36

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