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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.85, 193.06 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.85, 193.06 and 108.69 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.85 : 193.06 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.85/193.06 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.85x = 193.06 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.85x = 20,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,983.69/139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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