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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 210 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 210 and 94.34 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 210 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/210 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 210 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 19,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,811.40/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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