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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 207.94 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 207.94 and 130.36 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 207.94 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/207.94 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 207.94 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 27,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,107.06/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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