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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 208.52 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 208.52 and 93.40 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 208.52 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/208.52 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 208.52 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 19,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,475.77/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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