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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.09, 192 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.09, 192 and 96.52 is: 133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.09 : 192 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.09/192 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.09x = 192 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.09x = 18,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,531.84/139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.24

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