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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 208.75 and 70.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 208.75 and 70.62 is: 106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 208.75 = 70.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/208.75 = 70.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 208.75 × 70.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 14,742.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742.47/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.03

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