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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 212.94 and 60.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 212.94 and 60.77 is: 91.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 212.94 = 60.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/212.94 = 60.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 212.94 × 60.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 12,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939.30/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.16

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