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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.21, 208.98 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.21, 208.98 and 110.35 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.21 : 208.98 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.21/208.98 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.21x = 208.98 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.21x = 23,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,060.94/139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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