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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 203.82 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 203.82 and 113.32 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 203.82 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/203.82 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 203.82 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 23,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096.88/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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