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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 191.94 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 191.94 and 97.52 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 191.94 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/191.94 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 191.94 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 18,717.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,717.99/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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