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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 212.27 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 212.27 and 69.53 is: 104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 212.27 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/212.27 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 212.27 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 14,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,759.13/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.22

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