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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 208.16 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 208.16 and 95.60 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 208.16 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/208.16 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 208.16 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 19,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,900.10/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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