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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 210.83 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 210.83 and 140.92 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 210.83 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/210.83 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 210.83 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 29,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,710.16/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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