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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 216 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 216 and 109.76 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 216 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/216 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 216 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 23,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,708.16/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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