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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 207.47 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 207.47 and 66.07 is: 99.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 207.47 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/207.47 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 207.47 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 13,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,707.54/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.12

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