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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 203.94 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 203.94 and 99.84 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 203.94 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/203.94 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 203.94 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 20,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,361.37/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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