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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 193 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 193 and 112.26 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 193 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/193 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 193 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 21,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,666.18/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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