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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 207.17 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 207.17 and 94.75 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 207.17 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/207.17 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 207.17 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 19,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,628.32/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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