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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 203.86 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 203.86 and 95.40 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 203.86 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/203.86 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 203.86 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 19,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,448.24/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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