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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 206.54 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 206.54 and 108.84 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 206.54 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/206.54 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 206.54 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 22,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479.81/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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