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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.29, 208.95 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.29, 208.95 and 67.15 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.29 : 208.95 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.29/208.95 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.29x = 208.95 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.29x = 14,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,030.99/139.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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