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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 206.97 and 110.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 206.97 and 110.67 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 206.97 = 110.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/206.97 = 110.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 206.97 × 110.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 22,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905.37/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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