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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.37 and 107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.37 and 107.54 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.37 = 107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.37 = 107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.37 × 107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 22,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,515.65/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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