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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 206.97 and 69.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 206.97 and 69.45 is: 104.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 206.97 = 69.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/206.97 = 69.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 206.97 × 69.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 14,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374.07/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.14

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