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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 204.60 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 204.60 and 82.22 is: 123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 204.60 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/204.60 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 204.60 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 16,822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,822.21/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.44

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