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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 212.57 and 69.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 212.57 and 69.63 is: 104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 212.57 = 69.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/212.57 = 69.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 212.57 × 69.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 14,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,801.25/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.29

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