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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 204.09 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 204.09 and 135.60 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 204.09 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/204.09 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 204.09 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 27,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,674.60/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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