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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 209.95 and 62.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 209.95 and 62.89 is: 94.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 209.95 = 62.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/209.95 = 62.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 209.95 × 62.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 13,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203.44/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.36

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