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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 204.12 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 204.12 and 126.63 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 204.12 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/204.12 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 204.12 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 25,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,847.72/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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