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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 208.54 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 208.54 and 90.76 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 208.54 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/208.54 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 208.54 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 18,927.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,927.09/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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