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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.07, 204.15 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.07, 204.15 and 44.78 is: 67.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.07 : 204.15 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.07/204.15 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.07x = 204.15 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.07x = 9,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,140.82/136.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.18

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