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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.13, 207.11 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.13, 207.11 and 94.79 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.13 : 207.11 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.13/207.11 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.13x = 207.11 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.13x = 19,632.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632.71/138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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