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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.06, 208.25 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.06, 208.25 and 102.61 is: 153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.06 : 208.25 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.06/208.25 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.06x = 208.25 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.06x = 21,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,366.98/139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.66

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