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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 209.19 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 209.19 and 91.46 is: 136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 209.19 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/209.19 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 209.19 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 19,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,132.52/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.95

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