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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 209.48 and 67.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 209.48 and 67.64 is: 101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 209.48 = 67.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/209.48 = 67.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 209.48 × 67.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 14,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168.89/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.40

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