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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 209.93 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 209.93 and 101.44 is: 152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 209.93 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/209.93 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 209.93 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 21,295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,295.30/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.20

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