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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 208.44 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 208.44 and 66.90 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 208.44 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/208.44 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 208.44 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 13,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,944.64/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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