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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 195.74 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 195.74 and 109.36 is: 151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 195.74 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/195.74 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 195.74 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 21,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,406.13/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.06

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