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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.00, 203.54 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.00, 203.54 and 105.71 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.00 : 203.54 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.00/203.54 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.00x = 203.54 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.00x = 21,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,515.57/136.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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