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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.29, 209.09 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.29, 209.09 and 106.71 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.29 : 209.09 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.29/209.09 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.29x = 209.09 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.29x = 22,311.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311.99/139.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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