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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.01, 207.02 and 60.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.01, 207.02 and 60.97 is: 91.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.01 : 207.02 = 60.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.01/207.02 = 60.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.01x = 207.02 × 60.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.01x = 12,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622.08/138.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.46

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