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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 192 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 192 and 104.56 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 192 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/192 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 192 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 20,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075.52/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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