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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 203.88 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 203.88 and 82.06 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 203.88 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/203.88 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 203.88 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 16,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,730.39/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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