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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 209.91 and 61.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 209.91 and 61.90 is: 92.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 209.91 = 61.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/209.91 = 61.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 209.91 × 61.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 12,993.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,993.27/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.86

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