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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 203.82 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 203.82 and 77.44 is: 116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 203.82 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/203.82 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 203.82 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 15,783.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,783.82/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.02

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