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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 204.18 and 101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 204.18 and 101.95 is: 152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 204.18 = 101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/204.18 = 101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 204.18 × 101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 20,816.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,816.15/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.90

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