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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 208.56 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 208.56 and 90.88 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 208.56 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/208.56 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 208.56 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 18,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,953.93/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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