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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 208.71 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 208.71 and 93.33 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 208.71 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/208.71 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 208.71 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 19,478.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,478.90/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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