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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 191.96 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 191.96 and 97.64 is: 134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 191.96 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/191.96 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 191.96 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 18,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,742.97/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.74

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