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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.02 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.02 and 107.55 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.02 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.02 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.02 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 22,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264.46/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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