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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 209.03 and 70.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 209.03 and 70.94 is: 106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 209.03 = 70.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/209.03 = 70.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 209.03 × 70.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 14,827.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,827.19/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.28

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