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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 192.36 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 192.36 and 102.54 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 192.36 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/192.36 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 192.36 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 19,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,724.59/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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