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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.07, 190.40 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.07, 190.40 and 106.93 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.07 : 190.40 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.07/190.40 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.07x = 190.40 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.07x = 20,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,358.46/138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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