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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.21, 204.44 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.21, 204.44 and 105.97 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.21 : 204.44 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.21/204.44 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.21x = 204.44 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.21x = 21,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664.51/136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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