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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 208.68 and 62.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 208.68 and 62.09 is: 93.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 208.68 = 62.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/208.68 = 62.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 208.68 × 62.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 12,956.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,956.94/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.06

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