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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.17 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.17 and 128.88 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.17 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.17 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.17 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 26,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,828.95/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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