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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.05, 204.16 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.05, 204.16 and 92.80 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.05 : 204.16 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.05/204.16 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.05x = 204.16 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.05x = 18,946.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,946.05/136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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