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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.05, 204.06 and 49.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.05, 204.06 and 49.38 is: 74.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.05 : 204.06 = 49.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.05/204.06 = 49.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.05x = 204.06 × 49.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.05x = 10,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,076.48/136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.06

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