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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 211.93 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 211.93 and 76.44 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 211.93 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/211.93 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 211.93 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 16,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199.93/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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