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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 204.31 and 44.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 204.31 and 44.92 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 204.31 = 44.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/204.31 = 44.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 204.31 × 44.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 9,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176.36/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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