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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.19, 208.44 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.19, 208.44 and 127.64 is: 191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.19 : 208.44 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.19/208.44 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.19x = 208.44 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.19x = 26,605.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605.80/139.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.15

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