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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.69 and 91.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.69 and 91.00 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.69 = 91.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.69 = 91.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.69 × 91.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 19,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,081.94/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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