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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 208.77 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 208.77 and 106.92 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 208.77 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/208.77 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 208.77 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 22,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321.69/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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