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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 207.41 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 207.41 and 110.83 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 207.41 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/207.41 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 207.41 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 22,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,987.25/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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