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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 209.87 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 209.87 and 93.54 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 209.87 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/209.87 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 209.87 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 19,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,631.24/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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