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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 192.06 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 192.06 and 106.43 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 192.06 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/192.06 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 192.06 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 20,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440.95/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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