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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 204.41 and 75.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 204.41 and 75.43 is: 113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 204.41 = 75.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/204.41 = 75.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 204.41 × 75.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 15,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418.32/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.22

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