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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 203.88 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 203.88 and 75.09 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 203.88 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/203.88 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 203.88 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 15,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,309.35/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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