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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.22, 209.07 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.22, 209.07 and 125.30 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.22 : 209.07 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.22/209.07 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.22x = 209.07 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.22x = 26,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196.47/139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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