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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 192.18 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 192.18 and 95.60 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 192.18 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/192.18 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 192.18 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 18,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372.41/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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