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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 187.91 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 187.91 and 80.94 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 187.91 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/187.91 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 187.91 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 15,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208.95/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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