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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 208.56 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 208.56 and 66.89 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 208.56 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/208.56 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 208.56 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 13,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,949.54/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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