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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 212.11 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 212.11 and 100.91 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 212.11 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/212.11 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 212.11 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 21,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,404.30/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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