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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.10, 203.85 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.10, 203.85 and 105.43 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.10 : 203.85 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.10/203.85 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.10x = 203.85 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.10x = 21,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490.89/136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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