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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 205.53 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 205.53 and 109.93 is: 164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 205.53 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/205.53 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 205.53 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 22,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593.91/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.90

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