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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 210 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 210 and 67.84 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 210 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/210 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 210 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 14,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,246.40/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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