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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.22, 208.82 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.22, 208.82 and 93.65 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.22 : 208.82 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.22/208.82 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.22x = 208.82 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.22x = 19,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555.99/139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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