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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 203.92 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 203.92 and 95.36 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 203.92 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/203.92 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 203.92 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 19,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,445.81/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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