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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 209.84 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 209.84 and 107.35 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 209.84 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/209.84 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 209.84 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 22,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,525.79/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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