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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 207.27 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 207.27 and 66.06 is: 99.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 207.27 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/207.27 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 207.27 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 13,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,692.26/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.18

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