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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 214.71 and 110.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 214.71 and 110.65 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 214.71 = 110.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/214.71 = 110.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 214.71 × 110.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 23,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757.66/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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