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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 209.94 and 62.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 209.94 and 62.92 is: 94.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 209.94 = 62.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/209.94 = 62.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 209.94 × 62.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 13,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209.42/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.39

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