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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 204.24 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 204.24 and 88.30 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 204.24 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/204.24 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 204.24 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 18,034.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034.39/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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