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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 192.96 and 77.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 192.96 and 77.65 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 192.96 = 77.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/192.96 = 77.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 192.96 × 77.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 14,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984.00/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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