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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 191.70 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 191.70 and 89.94 is: 124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 191.70 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/191.70 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 191.70 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 17,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241.50/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.04

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