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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 209.86 and 62.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 209.86 and 62.94 is: 94.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 209.86 = 62.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/209.86 = 62.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 209.86 × 62.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 13,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209.22/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.42

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