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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 208.69 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 208.69 and 62.06 is: 93.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 208.69 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/208.69 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 208.69 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 12,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,950.89/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.10

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