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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.07, 203.97 and 49.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.07, 203.97 and 49.33 is: 73.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.07 : 203.97 = 49.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.07/203.97 = 49.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.07x = 203.97 × 49.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.07x = 10,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,060.82/136.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.94

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