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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 211.77 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 211.77 and 64.14 is: 96.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 211.77 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/211.77 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 211.77 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 13,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,582.93/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.18

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