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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 203.78 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 203.78 and 90.24 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 203.78 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/203.78 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 203.78 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 18,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,389.11/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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