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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.09, 211.45 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.09, 211.45 and 106.74 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.09 : 211.45 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.09/211.45 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.09x = 211.45 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.09x = 22,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570.17/141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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