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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.07, 213.11 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.07, 213.11 and 93.95 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.07 : 213.11 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.07/213.11 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.07x = 213.11 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.07x = 20,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,021.68/142.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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