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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 210.06 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 210.06 and 91.46 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 210.06 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/210.06 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 210.06 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 19,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,212.09/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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