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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 203.52 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 203.52 and 119.48 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 203.52 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/203.52 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 203.52 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 24,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,316.57/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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