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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 204.23 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 204.23 and 105.96 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 204.23 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/204.23 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 204.23 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 21,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,639.18/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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