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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.11, 211.55 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.11, 211.55 and 68.91 is: 103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.11 : 211.55 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.11/211.55 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.11x = 211.55 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.11x = 14,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577.57/141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.31

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