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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 203.84 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 203.84 and 129.92 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 203.84 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/203.84 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 203.84 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 26,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,482.89/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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