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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 192 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 192 and 114.66 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 192 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/192 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 192 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 22,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,014.72/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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