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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 203.94 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 203.94 and 70.96 is: 106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 203.94 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/203.94 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 203.94 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 14,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,471.58/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.41

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