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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 192.99 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 192.99 and 81.64 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 192.99 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/192.99 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 192.99 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 15,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,755.70/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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