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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.11, 203.89 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.11, 203.89 and 71.04 is: 106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.11 : 203.89 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.11/203.89 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.11x = 203.89 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.11x = 14,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484.35/136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.42

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