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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 195 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 195 and 102.48 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 195 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/195 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 195 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 19,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,983.60/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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