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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.37 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.37 and 67.21 is: 100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.37 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.37 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.37 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 9,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,366.37/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.71

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