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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.34 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.34 and 67.44 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.34 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.34 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.34 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 14,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117.89/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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