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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.15, 203.89 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.15, 203.89 and 95.44 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.15 : 203.89 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.15/203.89 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.15x = 203.89 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.15x = 19,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.26/136.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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