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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 211.41 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 211.41 and 93.02 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 211.41 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/211.41 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 211.41 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 19,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664.30/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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