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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 209.06 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 209.06 and 90.56 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 209.06 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/209.06 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 209.06 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 18,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,932.88/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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