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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 204.12 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 204.12 and 44.80 is: 67.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 204.12 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/204.12 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 204.12 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 9,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,144.58/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.18

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