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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 191.97 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 191.97 and 106.46 is: 146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 191.97 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/191.97 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 191.97 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 20,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,437.13/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.73

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