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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.33, 204.04 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.33, 204.04 and 117 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.33 : 204.04 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.33/204.04 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.33x = 204.04 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.33x = 23,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,872.68/136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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