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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.88, 213.08 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.88, 213.08 and 110 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.88 : 213.08 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.88/213.08 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.88x = 213.08 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.88x = 23,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,438.80/141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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