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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 209.91 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 209.91 and 113.22 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 209.91 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/209.91 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 209.91 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 23,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,766.01/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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