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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 211.99 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 211.99 and 102.82 is: 154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 211.99 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/211.99 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 211.99 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 21,796.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796.02/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.26

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