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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 211.41 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 211.41 and 108.85 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 211.41 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/211.41 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 211.41 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 23,011.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011.98/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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