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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 211.86 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 211.86 and 110.64 is: 166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 211.86 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/211.86 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 211.86 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 23,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,440.19/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.07

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