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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 203.52 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 203.52 and 99.84 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 203.52 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/203.52 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 203.52 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 20,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,319.44/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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