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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 187.76 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 187.76 and 94.56 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 187.76 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/187.76 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 187.76 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 17,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,754.59/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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