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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 203.88 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 203.88 and 84.90 is: 127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 203.88 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/203.88 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 203.88 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 17,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,309.41/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.07

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