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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 195.84 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 195.84 and 107.04 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 195.84 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/195.84 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 195.84 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 20,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962.71/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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