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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.11, 204.08 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.11, 204.08 and 58.97 is: 88.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.11 : 204.08 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.11/204.08 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.11x = 204.08 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.11x = 12,034.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,034.60/136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.42

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