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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 210.20 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 210.20 and 135.76 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 210.20 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/210.20 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 210.20 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 28,536.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,536.75/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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