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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.16, 207.06 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.16, 207.06 and 110.92 is: 166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.16 : 207.06 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.16/207.06 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.16x = 207.06 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.16x = 22,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967.10/138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.24

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