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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 204.02 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 204.02 and 53.76 is: 80.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 204.02 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/204.02 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 204.02 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 10,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,968.12/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.61

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