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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 204.08 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 204.08 and 75.15 is: 112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 204.08 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/204.08 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 204.08 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 15,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,336.24/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.74

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