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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 203.82 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 203.82 and 113.17 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 203.82 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/203.82 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 203.82 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 23,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,066.31/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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