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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 203.94 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 203.94 and 84.76 is: 126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 203.94 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/203.94 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 203.94 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 17,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285.95/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.99

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