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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 212.12 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 212.12 and 68.30 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 212.12 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/212.12 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 212.12 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 14,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,487.80/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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