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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.22, 208.84 and 66.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.22, 208.84 and 66.13 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.22 : 208.84 = 66.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.22/208.84 = 66.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.22x = 208.84 × 66.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.22x = 13,810.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,810.26/139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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