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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.05, 204.08 and 84.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.05, 204.08 and 84.53 is: 126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.05 : 204.08 = 84.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.05/204.08 = 84.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.05x = 204.08 × 84.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.05x = 17,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249.44/136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.79

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