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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.27, 208.55 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.27, 208.55 and 110.25 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.27 : 208.55 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.27/208.55 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.27x = 208.55 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.27x = 22,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,992.64/139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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