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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.04 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.04 and 120.88 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.04 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.04 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.04 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 24,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,664.36/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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