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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 209.10 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 209.10 and 70.76 is: 106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 209.10 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/209.10 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 209.10 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 14,794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,794.87/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.12

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