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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 209.64 and 62.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 209.64 and 62.76 is: 94.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 209.64 = 62.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/209.64 = 62.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 209.64 × 62.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 13,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,157.01/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.19

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