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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.11, 203.94 and 81.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.11, 203.94 and 81.87 is: 122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.11 : 203.94 = 81.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.11/203.94 = 81.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.11x = 203.94 × 81.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.11x = 16,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,696.57/136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.67

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