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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 193.28 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 193.28 and 107.19 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 193.28 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/193.28 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 193.28 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 20,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,716.98/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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