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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 212.58 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 212.58 and 93.06 is: 139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 212.58 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/212.58 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 212.58 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 19,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782.69/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.47

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