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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 197.28 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 197.28 and 108.07 is: 149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 197.28 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/197.28 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 197.28 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 21,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,320.05/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.05

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