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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.32, 207.10 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.32, 207.10 and 110.76 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.32 : 207.10 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.32/207.10 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.32x = 207.10 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.32x = 22,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,938.53/138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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