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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 211.74 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 211.74 and 68.06 is: 102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 211.74 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/211.74 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 211.74 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 14,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,411.02/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.05

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