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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 207.07 and 94.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 207.07 and 94.73 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 207.07 = 94.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/207.07 = 94.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 207.07 × 94.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 19,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,614.47/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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