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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.16, 211.77 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.16, 211.77 and 68.92 is: 103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.16 : 211.77 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.16/211.77 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.16x = 211.77 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.16x = 14,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595.19/141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.39

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