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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.57, 209.03 and 70.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.57, 209.03 and 70.93 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.57 : 209.03 = 70.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.57/209.03 = 70.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.57x = 209.03 × 70.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.57x = 14,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,825.45/139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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