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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 204.36 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 204.36 and 104.08 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 204.36 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/204.36 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 204.36 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 21,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,269.79/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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