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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 203.98 and 44.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 203.98 and 44.67 is: 66.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 203.98 = 44.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/203.98 = 44.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 203.98 × 44.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 9,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,111.79/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.99

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