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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.81, 192.81 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.81, 192.81 and 95.53 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.81 : 192.81 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.81/192.81 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.81x = 192.81 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.81x = 18,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,419.14/139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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