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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 204.03 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 204.03 and 101.63 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 204.03 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/204.03 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 204.03 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 20,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,735.57/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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