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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.25, 208.88 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.25, 208.88 and 91.13 is: 136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.25 : 208.88 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.25/208.88 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.25x = 208.88 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.25x = 19,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,034.08/139.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.69

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