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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 209.25 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 209.25 and 101.10 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 209.25 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/209.25 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 209.25 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 21,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,155.18/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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