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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 203.91 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 203.91 and 121.52 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 203.91 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/203.91 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 203.91 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 24,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,779.14/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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