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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 204.19 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 204.19 and 92.86 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 204.19 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/204.19 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 204.19 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 18,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961.08/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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