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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.27, 208.84 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.27, 208.84 and 62.26 is: 93.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.27 : 208.84 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.27/208.84 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.27x = 208.84 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.27x = 13,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,002.38/139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.36

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