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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 207.06 and 109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 207.06 and 109.25 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 207.06 = 109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/207.06 = 109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 207.06 × 109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 22,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,620.64/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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