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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 203.93 and 71.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 203.93 and 71.93 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 203.93 = 71.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/203.93 = 71.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 203.93 × 71.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 14,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,668.68/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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