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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 204.26 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 204.26 and 84.75 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 204.26 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/204.26 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 204.26 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 17,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,310.61/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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