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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.27, 204.25 and 75.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.27, 204.25 and 75.37 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.27 : 204.25 = 75.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.27/204.25 = 75.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.27x = 204.25 × 75.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.27x = 15,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,394.32/136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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