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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 204.43 and 44.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 204.43 and 44.98 is: 67.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 204.43 = 44.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/204.43 = 44.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 204.43 × 44.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 9,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,195.26/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.47

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