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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.05, 204.09 and 49.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.05, 204.09 and 49.43 is: 74.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.05 : 204.09 = 49.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.05/204.09 = 49.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.05x = 204.09 × 49.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.05x = 10,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,087.47/136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.14

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