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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 191.80 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 191.80 and 89.91 is: 124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 191.80 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/191.80 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 191.80 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 17,244.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244.74/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.05

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