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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 209.79 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 209.79 and 94.37 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 209.79 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/209.79 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 209.79 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 19,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796.83/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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