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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 214.08 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 214.08 and 110.44 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 214.08 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/214.08 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 214.08 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 23,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,643.00/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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