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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 206.20 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 206.20 and 136.96 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 206.20 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/206.20 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 206.20 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 28,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241.15/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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