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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.91, 213.06 and 69.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.91, 213.06 and 69.82 is: 104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.91 : 213.06 = 69.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.91/213.06 = 69.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.91x = 213.06 × 69.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.91x = 14,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,875.85/141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.83

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