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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 210.03 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 210.03 and 94.38 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 210.03 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/210.03 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 210.03 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 19,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,821.49/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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