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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 204.38 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 204.38 and 44.94 is: 67.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 204.38 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/204.38 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 204.38 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 9,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184.84/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.42

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