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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 208.74 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 208.74 and 108.25 is: 162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 208.74 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/208.74 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 208.74 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 22,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596.11/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.53

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