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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 191.64 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 191.64 and 126.80 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 191.64 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/191.64 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 191.64 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 24,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299.95/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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