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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 212.90 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 212.90 and 103.22 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 212.90 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/212.90 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 212.90 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 21,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,975.54/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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