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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.58, 192.81 and 111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.58, 192.81 and 111.91 is: 154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.58 : 192.81 = 111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.58/192.81 = 111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.58x = 192.81 × 111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.58x = 21,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577.37/139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.59

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