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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.47, 209.25 and 62.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.47, 209.25 and 62.44 is: 93.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.47 : 209.25 = 62.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.47/209.25 = 62.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.47x = 209.25 × 62.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.47x = 13,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,065.57/139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.68

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