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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 204.08 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 204.08 and 84.58 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 204.08 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/204.08 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 204.08 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 17,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260.15/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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