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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 209.07 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 209.07 and 136.94 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 209.07 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/209.07 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 209.07 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 28,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,629.00/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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