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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 209 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 209 and 101.07 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 209 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/209 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 209 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 21,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123.63/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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